The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-02
FRATEREITIEs AND ORGANIZATIONS.

MASONIC.

MASONIC.
Mystic Tie Lodge No $685. r. and A. NJ, will con
fer the second degree tomorrow evening
The stated monthly meeting of Ancient Landmarks
Lodge No. 49, f. and A. NJ, win be held tomorrow
evening.
A business meeting Of Adoniram Grand Lodge of
Perfection A. and A. S. r., will be held on Wednes-
day evening.
At the reunion Of Scottish Rite Masons in Fort
Wayne. last Monday. it decided to apply for a
lodge of perfection charter
An important business meeting of Center Lodge.
No -. Y. and A. NJ, which full attendance is de-
sired, will be held on Monday evening at 1880 o clock
oDD-FELLows.
Shelby Lodge No. 80, is one of the live lodges of
the State.
The new hall of Cicero Lodge will be dedicated on
the 9Th inst.
The officers of Oaklandon Lodge we're publicly in
stalled yesterday
Olive Branch Lodge, No. 10, D. of r., buried Mrs.
Weeks on Tuesday
The initiatory degree was conferred by Centennial
Lodge on Wednesday.
Two candidates mustered by Canton, Indian
apolis, last Monday night
l. b. Wood special deputy. instituted the Rebekah
lodge at Dupont on last Friday Dec. b.
There viii be public installation of the officer. of
Jamestown Lodge on the 18th of January.
The Rebekah lodges of the State are sending for the
new rituals. which go into operation next week.
Metropolitan Encampment meets tomorrow night
The officers win be installed and the Golden Rule de-
gree conferred
The officers elect of Germania Lodge w. F. A.
Bernhamer, N. g.. Fred Kles, V. G Geo. Heyer
secretary; Daniel Traub, treasurer.
The artist at work the statue of Colfax reports
satisfactory progress The committee will go to Chi
cage next week to inspect the work.
On the 14th of January grand exempfcaton
will be given in Cincinnati of the three encampent de-
grees Several persons of this city will attend.
Grand Master Grant has granted dispensation for
lodge at Medaryville, Pulaski county, and
a Rebe I,Odo at Farmland
Next Saturday afternoon there will be a public in
staaton of the officers of Summitville Lodge, and
school of instruction will be held by the grand in
structor on Friday night
Meridian Lodge elected the following officers On
Wednesday night: H. r. Richardson. N G.; John
Grid, Y: g.; Z: L.. Strong secretary s. w. Cochran,
p. g.; w. S. Marsh. treasurer.
Mrs. Henrietta Despo has received the appointment
OF district deputy for Fidelity and Olive Branch
lodges d. Of r., and win install the officers of these
lodges the second week in January.
The officers of Centennial Lodge for the next term
are t. G. Darnal N. g.: Geo. w. Potts, v. g.: Jas.
Commegys, secretary; ON Ter Rodebaugh. treasurer;
N 5. Byrsm, John Carrae and o. r. Bowen, trustees.
Phoxenian Lodge has elected the following officers
j. 6. Koerner n. g.; r. g. Harrison, " g.; j. s.
Watson, secretary; Jos. Staub. treasurer; George
Pence, Eli Johnson, j. Fke, trustees and P. G. Win
tiers, representative.
indianapolis Lodge has admitted nineteen new mem
bers during the past term. This has entailed heavy
work in the degrees which has been done in superior
manner by the degree staff Indianapolis ranks high
among the lodges of the State.
The following officers elected by Center Lodge
on Tuesday evening: w B: Morris, n g.; Samuel
Anderson S. W. W knight treasurer ssur"y Knee ns W
A. Moore w. A. Cochran trustees.
Winchester Lodge and the Rebekah Lodge of the
same name and place, have been holding festival and
fair. which was very successful. mock initiation,
by the young folks admirably presented, much to
the amusement of those who had never Odd
fellow initiated.
The officers elected in Olive Branch Lodge No 10,
d. of R., last Saturday night, Mrs. Anna Free
man. N g. Mrs. Eliza McElwee, V. g.. Mrs. Allen,
secretary; Mrs Sarah Porter treasurer: l.. = Watson
recording secretary; Mrs. McCool, Mrs. Raymond,
Mrs. McCord, trustees.
Alexandria Lodge, No. 2G4, D. of R.. was instituted
Dec 2s by j. w. McQuiddy, special deputy. There
were sixteen charter members, and thirteen were in
iated, making total of twenty nine members. Mrs.
Finch was elected N. g., Mrs. Clinton V. g., Mrs.
Chamness secretary and Mrs. Kelly treasurer.
CAPITAL Cornthan and Indianapolis lodges elected
the following officers last Friday night Capital-B. F.
Roberts n. G.: J.. g. Stokes. " g.; c. f. Haword,
urer J. F. walck, j. w. Smith A. AIcIane trus-
tees; lndianapolis-G W. Bone. N. g.; Ed Hofer, v.
81 Wa 1Os Johnson secretary e Watson treasurer
g. Bruce, degree master. nthan-Chares Rod
man. n, G.; W. 5. Winter, v. g.; L. W.
Daiiel. secretary j. S. Bowman treasurer;
$. +. Tilford. Il. A. Keifer. }. w. McQud-
dy. trustees The three degrees were conferred by
Corinthan. Centennial Lodge in a body present,
as also menbers of other lodges in the CITY, The
retiring degree master of indianapolis Lodge was
presented with beautiful past grands collar but
sponded in little speech returning thanks for
the evident appreciation of his services for the past
term.
KNIGHTS PYTHIAs.
Marion Lodge No / had two candidates for the first
rank and also elected officers, Wednesday night.
Indianapolis Lodge No so initiated three candi
dates in the first rank and elected officers Thurs
day night.
Star Lodge No Z conferred the amplified third
rank upon candidate and elected officers on Tues
day night.
Korner Lodge. No. q, had candidate for the
first ank Monday night and elected officers for
the ensuing term.
A number of the members of Uniform Rank No
2. H. OF p, were makin, New Years calls yesterday
IN a body and paid the Journal Office aryisit.
Gosrort Lodge No. 100 was instituted at Gosport
on Tuesday nigh. with twenty two charter members
notice of watch appeared in the Journal of Thursday
All OF the X. of T. lodges in the city will install
officers for t ensuing term during the coming week
1nd complete list of the same will appear IL the
journal Of next sunday
John ". Scantlin member of Olive Branch Lodge
No died in this city the first part of the week ant
WAS buried Tuesday afternoon the members of the
nbovenaIned lodge turning ont in body
Excelsior lodge. No. %, conferred the third ranl
upon two candidates, received four applications TO
/, membership. and elected officers on FRIDAY night
This lodge viii begin the new term in most pros per
Gus condition.
Eden Council, No. 90 of Spencer Ind the same
that viste this city few months ago and did sucl
admirable work for Excelsior Lodge No 25 has re
ceived invitation TO visit Jackson Tenn mex
month, and confer the amplifed third rank.
The following are the new officers of DeBayar,
Lodge n OF F., at Crawl rdsville: Chancellor com
nander, g. +. Carver; vice G. i. Markiey: keeper 0
records anil SEAL e. r. Robinson: master Of f.iance
w. w. Morgan nastero Of exchequer w. Il. Lee
master at arms, H. f. King; prelate b. r. Russell
representative TO the Grand lodge. G. W. HALEY
At the meeting of Many Division. No. IL U. r. OF
Thursday evening. the members evinced in a Sigh
degree. their appreciation for the splendid service
rendered the division in the past by Cao Charles ]
Many. by presenting him with 3 handsome ring. EN-
bemate of the Uniform Rank. Knights of Pythias
Past Chancellor D. B. Shideer made the presentation
speech. Captain Many respon led. The boys spea
highly of their commander, and promise tina
good work NAV DO expected from No. Is in the nea
sur-ss~. 4.v -. In Is q. f.ar,-n., c-r,v,ou
~.e t,-Antss 20 i.irty members i.:.rr sssnt
each meeting night.
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